
"In racing, you need to make sure that you're driving aggressively because you do want to win, but at the same time, you want to drive fairly," Sony AI COO Michael Spranger tells Digital Trends. That's why ensuring GT Sophy has proper sports etiquette is a priority for its developers.

As such, if the AI is rude, unfair, and unbeatable for many players, GT Sophy could be seen as yet another warning sign that AI isn't ready for primetime yet. The only requirement is that they use the same Blizzard, PlayStation Network, or Xbox Live account.Īs the first significant public release of technology from Sony AI, which was formed in 2020, the upcoming Gran Turismo Sophy Race Together mode for Gran Turismo 7 will be many players' first exposure to complex AI technology that could have a lasting impact on many of Sony Interactive Entertainment's games. Anyone who decides to purchase the game after the event will be able to keep any progress that was made. The Overwatch Free Weekend begins September 22 at 11 a.m. Future changes will hopefully lead to a more inclusive group. For these users, it will only be available in Blizzard’s Americas, Europe, and Asia (excluding Korea) gameplay regions.įor anyone who has been worried about jumping into an Overwatch community full of toxicity and abuse, Blizzard is already addressing this growing issue. Overwatch will be available for the free weekend in all regions for consoles. On the PlayStation, users select Overwatch Free Weekend and hit “Download.” Xbox One owners instead select Overwatch: Origins Edition and click “Free Trial.” In the respective store, type “Overwatch” into the search field. The first step is to make sure there is an active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live account. After all this, it is as simple as selecting Overwatch and clicking “Install.” On consoles, the process is a little simpler.

If a player does not have an existing Blizzard account, they can create a new one for free. On PC, players must download and install Blizzard’s desktop app. In order to jump into the game, there are a few steps that vary by your platform of choice. Throughout the weekend, players will level up their characters, earn Loot Boxes, and unlock various customization options such as skins, sprays, and victory poses. This time, there have been a few more characters and maps added bringing the totals to 25 heroes and 16 maps. Just like last year, Overwatch’s full roster of characters and maps will be available to play in a variety of modes including Quickly Play, Custom Games, and the Arcade. From September 22 to 25, Blizzard will host another Overwatch Free Weekend for prospective players on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

It seems like more and more people are playing it each day, yet there is always room for more recruits. Since its launch in May 2016, Overwatch has grown into Blizzard’s next-running success.
